Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch Reading Comprehension Questions
by Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson
Part of the Henry and Mudge series · Book 24 of 28
Book Summary
For Mother's Day, Henry and his dad decide to surprise Henry's mom by making her a special 'funny lunch.' They go to the supermarket to buy a pineapple, cheese, and hot dogs, and use them to build a living room scene made entirely out of food!
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch.
1.What special holiday are Henry and his dad getting ready for?
2.What do Henry and his dad make out of the pineapple?
3.Who eats the hot dog dog at the end of the story?
4.Why did Henry and his dad leave Mudge at home when they went shopping?
5.Why was Mudge so excited to sniff the grocery bags when Henry and his dad returned?
6.How can you tell that Henry's mom appreciated the funny lunch?
7.What does this story teach us about celebrating someone we love?
8.How do Henry and his dad show teamwork in the story?
9.How does the food Henry and his dad bought match the living room they built?
10.What does it mean to 'surprise' someone, like Henry did for his mom?
11.The story says Henry and his dad bought a 'juicy' pineapple. What does 'juicy' mean?
12.What is a 'supermarket'?
13.If you were going to make a 'funny lunch' for someone in your family, what foods would you use and what would you build?
14.Why do you think handmade gifts, like the funny lunch, are sometimes better than gifts bought from a store?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch with children.
What was your favorite part of Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch?
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch by Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.1. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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